Summary
A Waymo self-driving car ran over a nine-year-old cat named KitKat in San Francisco. Elon Musk commented on the incident, stating that autonomous vehicles are expected to reduce the number of animal collisions. The incident sparked discussions about the safety and potential benefits of self-driving technology.
Key Facts
- KitKat, a nine-year-old cat, was hit and killed by a Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco.
- Elon Musk responded on social media, highlighting that autonomous cars could save many pets.
- Waymo self-driving cars use autonomy, which means they drive without a human but should be able to detect and avoid obstacles like animals.
- An account noted that 5.4 million cats are hit by cars each year in the U.S., with most not surviving.
- The incident led to discussions on whether self-driving technology can effectively reduce accidents.
- Waymo was contacted for comment outside of their regular working hours, but no reply was included in the article.
- The story is ongoing, and more information might be released later.
